Sushi Chef

Job description

Overview

Responsible for engaging, entertaining, interacting, and providing a unique dining experience to guests. Primarily working behind the sushi bar while taking orders from customers, making sushi orders, and entertaining the customers. Ensures to make food based on Geisha House's standards and maintain the sushi areas clean and sanitized.

Responsibilities

In accordance with Geisha House’s service and cooking procedures:

• Responds promptly and courteously to guest requests
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking using a variety of kitchen equipment (including but not limited to broilers, ovens, grills, food processors, blenders, and fryers)
• Performs shift opening and closing duties as assigned by the manager such as cleaning of refrigeration units, gaskets, prep area, changing the oil from the deep fryer, and maintaining kitchen clean
• Maintains kitchen, kitchen equipment, and food storage areas clean, sanitary and organized. Reports any kitchen equipment or maintenance issues to the chief chef or manager on duty (MOD)
• Is knowledgeable about and complies with the Company’s standards on food portioning, cooking methods, quality standards, recipes, storyboards, service cycle, policies, and procedures
• Prepares foods in accordance with the Company’s portions standards and recipe specifications prior to cooking, including battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating foods
• Adheres to the Company’s guidelines on proper food presentation and garnishes for all dishes. Handles, stores, labels, and rotates foods properly and in accordance with public health safety, state and local laws. Understands and follows the FIFO method for food handling
• Uses knives, hand tools, utensils, and equipment to portion, cut, slice, julienne, whip, beat, maintain holding temperature, chill, freeze or otherwise produce food for the dining room
• Presents a clean and neat appearance and uses a courteous manner with all guests
• Immediately notifies MOD when guests are not satisfied with their experience or if an accident occurs
• Participates and joins restaurant staff in ensuring guest special occasion celebrations are memorable. Upon request or at the direction of the company, may be asked to photograph and/or be photographed with guests
• Performs other duties as assigned by a supervisor

Qualifications

• Must be able to successfully pass Geisha House chef training program
• Previous experience as a chef or cook highly desirable
• Strong willingness to learn.
• Min. 1(one) year experience in Asian dining.
• ALL chefs must audition before being considered for the position.

Hourly $13 - $15 Tip

Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills:

Customer Service: Must possess excellent customer service skills. Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism when interacting with guests and dealing with guest complaints. Ability to monitor and anticipate guests’ needs and respond accordingly in an effort to maintain a positive and enjoyable Geisha House dining experience. The ability to entertain and perform in front of guests is strongly desired.

Communication: Must possess excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills. Must be able to communicate and understand guests’ and colleagues’ instructions, read and understand written directives, and be able to clearly communicate if s/he requires further direction. Must be able to interpret nonverbal cues in an effort to identify and correct potential problems. Must be able to clearly speak in English.

Interpersonal Relationships: Ability to adapt and interact with a diverse group of people. Ability to maintain a professional and courteous demeanor during stressful and/or busy times. Must be able to work as part of a team and recognize the importance of each team member’s role in the guest dining experience.

Physical Demands: Must be able to perform a variety of physical activities including, but not limited to, standing for long periods of time, climbing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 55 lbs. Ability to carry and lift cookware (pots, pans, etc.) containing hot or cool foods and liquids. Must possess the manual dexterity to use cooking tools properly and while performing cooking shows. Must be able to handle smoke and heat from the grill.

Food Knowledge, Preparation, Production, and Safety: Ability to prepare food for consumption with background knowledge of proper techniques and equipment to be used. Must be able to clearly explain how food is prepared, cooked, and served to guests. Knowledge of industry standards on food storage and handling techniques is highly desirable. Knowledge of sushi and beverages is a plus. Where applicable, holds a state and/or local food handlers card.

Problem Solving and Conflict Management: Must exercise

sound judgment and possess good problem-solving skills. Must have the ability to recognize and resolve problems in an appropriate manner.

Shift Flexibility: Must be able to work different shifts, include holidays, nights and weekends. Must be able to work overtime as required.

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Physical Setting:

• Upscale casual restaurant

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $15